Leadership

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Heritage Medal Award Winners

Four community leaders to be honored

Four community leaders will receive the Cleveland Heritage Medal at a presentation luncheon in September at Cleveland City Hall Grand Hall Rotunda.The 2017 honorees are:Carole F. Hoover, President and CEO, HooverMilsteinSamuel H. Miller, Co-Chairman Emeritus, Forest City EnterprisesAlbert B. Ratner, Co-Chairman Emeritus, Forest City EnterprisesThe HonorableMichael R. White, Former Mayor, City of Cleveland

The Cleveland Heritage Medal was established in 2016 as the highest civilian award in Greater Cleveland. Modeled after the Presidential Medal of Freedom, it recognizes those who have made meritorious contributions to the welfare and development of Cleveland and its citizens and who, as role models, represent the core values of service to others, teamwork, courage, respect, and inclusion and diversity.

The Cleveland Heritage Medal will be bestowed upon the honorees during a luncheon on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Serving as master of ceremonies will be Russ Mitchell, the managing editor of the evening news and lead anchor at WKYC.